Driver causes 3 crashes, 1 involving Missouri Rep. Eric Burlison

12:16 PM,
Jan. 24, 2013

Marlin Knepp

Written by

Jonathan Shorman and Michael Gulledge

Springfield Rep. Eric Burlison said he is thankful to be alive after a man driving a Chevy Avalanche clipped his car, sending him into a spin last night.

The Avalanche driver, identified as Marlin R. Knepp, 26, of Loogootee, Ind., was arrested after hitting a series of five vehicles, including Burlison's, along a stretch of Interstate 44 east of Marshfield to just west of Strafford, said Sgt. Jason Pace, Missouri Highway Patrol spokesman.

Pace the accidents occurred about 10 p.m. An online arrest report said Knepp was arrested on suspicion of felony leaving the scene of an accident, felony ...